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MW15 VUS

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,044 mi
Last recorded166,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 VUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 166,044 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2026 166,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2025 155,942 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly split

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

offsdie rear tyre wearing low and worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,108 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly split

Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,495 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 133,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,688 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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MW15 VUS is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW15 VUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MW15 VUS registered?

MW15 VUS is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 2015.

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